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XL1B Wiki - A place to store information related to the Sony VGP-XL1B series of DVD Changers.

Current Projects

  1. Fix the alignment issue.
  2. Learn how to do "real" bulk loading.
  3. Replace the standard DVD drive with a Blu-ray drive.
  4. Add a second DVD drive.
  5. How to batch rip DVD's to a hard drive.
  6. Prevent the from messing up the OS when it has issues.
  7. Using mtx commands under WinXP Pro

Tools

  1. Changer Diagnostic Tool
  2. Mediachanger GUI
  3. MTX - SCSI Media Changer and Backup Device Control (Windows and Linux)
  4. XL1B Media - GUI and scripts that use mtx commands (only tested under Linux)
  5. AnyDVD - Disables copy protection on DVD's.
  6. MyMovies - Free MCE Plugin that has a better catalog interface.
  7. dbpoweramp Batch Ripper - dbpoweramp's new Batch Ripper, part of dbpoweramp Reference (supports the XL1B series (free for 30 days then $36).
  8. ImgBurn - The free DVD/CD burning tool Imgburn now supports the XL1B, and also includes integrated changer utilities.
  9. DVDMassRip - Batch rip DVD's to a hard drive or NAS. You will need to run the exe from the \debug\bin folder once extracted. Modify the .exe.config file in that folder with your paths.

Drivers

  1. Vista - Post-SP1 Serial Bus Protocol (SBP) Driver
  2. Vista - Post-SP1 Media Changer Driver (unable to install)


Useful Links

  1. AVS Forum XL1B Thread
  2. AVS Forum XL1B Software Thread
  3. AVS Forum XL1B NAS Virtual Changer Project
  4. Green Button Thread
  5. Sony Driver and Firmware Update Utility
  6. Oxford 911 Firewire Bridge Flash Utility
  7. Buy spare parts for your Sony changer here
  8. Another place to buy parts
  9. Buy VGP-XL1B Service (repair) Manual
  10. Long thread on MTX mailing list about adding a drive to the changer
  11. Bus Hound: Application for sniffing firewire packets under Windows
  12. TraceSPTI

Powerfile C200 / R200 Specific Links

  1. PowerFile Driver Update
  2. Compatibility Notes for Using the PowerFile C200/R200 under Linux
  3. Replacement Battery: TL-5101/PT2 - 3.6V LITHIUM 1/2 AA BATTERY WITH 2 PC PINS